New Cuyama, CA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 15median date
First fall frostNov 4median date
Growing season203 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How New Cuyama compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in New Cuyama falls between March 22 and May 3, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 18 and November 22.
- The median last frost is 15 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 203-day growing season is longer than 35% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 43 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 60 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Santa Maria, CA, 57 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 22 |
| 50% (median) | April 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 18 |
| 50% (median) | November 4 |
| 90% (late) | November 22 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for New Cuyama, CA
New Cuyama, CA frost dates — last frost Apr 15, first frost Nov 4, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 20
Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in New Cuyama, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 18 – Apr 22 | Sep 9 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Broccoli | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Okra | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 | May 6 – May 20 | — |
| Basil | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 22 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 21 – Nov 25 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the New Cuyama Fire Stn, CA weather station, 14 km away (elevation 2,159 ft (658 m)).
Frost dates near New Cuyama
- Fellows Jan 24 · Dec 17
- Taft Jan 24 · Dec 17
- Mc Kittrick Feb 9 · Nov 26
- Maricopa Jan 24 · Dec 17
- Los Alamos Jan 20 · Dec 19
- Los Olivos Apr 11 · Nov 8
- Solvang Apr 11 · Nov 8
- Santa Ynez Apr 11 · Nov 8
- Buellton Apr 11 · Nov 8
- Tupman Feb 9 · Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in New Cuyama, CA?
The median last spring frost in New Cuyama, CA is April 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in New Cuyama, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 18.
How long is the growing season in New Cuyama, CA?
About 203 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is New Cuyama, CA?
New Cuyama, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.